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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Bonnie Flannigan say hello to Joe?
(a) She recognized him from Shale City.
(b) She mistook him for somone else.
(c) She thinks he's good looking.
(d) She's looking for customers.

2. In Joe's dream what can Jesus do?
(a) Anything but hit a twelve.
(b) Miracles.
(c) Restore Joe's arms and legs.
(d) Serve brandy.

3. Who comes in the room and prods Joe's body?
(a) The orderly.
(b) A man with a heavy step.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A new nurse.

4. What is the new nurse writing on Joe's chest?
(a) Who are you.
(b) The war is over.
(c) Merry Christmas.
(d) Happy Easter.

5. How often do bath and bed changes occur in relationship to nurse's visits?
(a) Every four visits.
(b) He's not sure.
(c) Every twelve visits.
(d) Every ten visits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the first girl with whom Joe had sex ?

2. To what does Joe compare himself?

3. At what age does Kareen remain in Joe's mind?

4. What does Joe need most?

5. How many times has Flannigan been married?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the prostitute that Joe thinks he loves handle the situation?

2. What is the response to Joe's offer and Joe's reaction?

3. What does Joe think about when he can feel dawn?

4. What happens to Joe in his third year in the hospital?

5. Why does Joe feel a dread about time and what does he think he needs to do?

6. What does the nurse think Joe wants at first when Joe starts tapping?

7. What do you think it means when Joe thinks that two billion people have been pushing the lid of his coffin down and covering him with dirt and stone.

8. What does the day nurse do with Joe?

9. What does Joe think about to try and use his mind?

10. What does Joe imagine as he waits for the nurse to return and do you think he is overreacting?

(see the answer keys)

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